Guus Hiddink Quotes (35 Quotes)

My agents are busy with the final details of the contract.

As national coach you are given a free hand to work like you are used to, like I have as coach of Netherlands, South Korea and Australia. Nobody puts the slightest obstacle in your way.

The time together and the match will be crucial for us. It is vital that we continue to improve as we build to November.

The problem tonight was finishing off. I'm proud of the boys, the way they played against a team with a budget five times bigger than us. But I always like to get a result. It's not easy to get six chances against Milan in this stadium, which we did.

He relies a little bit less on the shouting, more on planning and a schedule. I have found Arnie very good, he is a very open person to what I say. He is serious, he is very keen, intelligent, and knows the players.

Everyone has to be on top of their game for these kind of matches and that was something we missed today. The only positive thing about today is the draw in the other match so it is still close in the group.

First, I can understand the emotions just after a game but second I think it's always good to look in the mirror... when you are a big team, you must punish a little team.

First we have to rest but there is nothing against celebrating. Our victory is the first in Korea's football history. We'll celebrate in a normal way. Once we've done that, as soon as possible, we'll prepare for the next game.

I've now had the opportunity to work with this group of players a few times and we continue to make improvements,

That was not a desperate choice. He's been adapting to the pace of our game ever since we started the preseason campaign, and he has developed physically as well. Tonight we thought it time to hand him his full debut on the European stage.

I would lie if I said that deep down inside I don't know what I'm going to do yet.

Jan has overstretched something in a knee ligament. We hope it is nothing more than that, but the decision on his fitness will have to wait until the last minute.

It is normal that we were knocked out when you look at the potential of the two sides.

Despite all the pressure we only gave away two chances and I have to give my team the compliments for the way they achieved this result.

In spite of many restrictions and changes in the squad, we have been able to find creative solutions.

I am really concerned about his situation to be honest - he must make a good recuperation,

I think the reaction is very nice because it's a reaction of enjoyment, it's not violent...I think there were one or two injuries where people dislocated their shoulders waving flags.

At times, they were complaining that we were working too hard. But I think it was worth it.

I'm satisfied with this result against a team with physical and tactical strength.....we have had more worse starts in the Champions League.

I didn't say anything to the team afterwards, ... When I get angry after a game I have learned from experience that it's best that I control myself and let things settle down a bit.

We have been knocked out by a team that does not get the international recognition it deserves.

He has sustained a nasty injury.

Everything is ready. On Friday I will go to Moscow for an official ceremony, and sign a two-year contract.

It was a huge challenge because we had not that much time to prepare.

A lot of preparation has been done. We are under no illusions about the task ahead of us. As fifth-placed finisher in South America, Uruguay are a powerhouse in world football.

He has more passion in his right toe than other internationals have in both legs.

We (the coaching staff) make the decision - I'd like to talk to my group of technical people and we make the in-principle decision,

I would be lying if I was to say that I do not know where my future lies. And I hate liars.

It's not just a campaign, it's a reaction on what people so far never have experienced here in Korea and Asia and that's nice,

Robert is on his way, but we need more time and patience,

We are working out the final details of the contract and when that is finished I will join them.

We have picked a squad that is flexible and will be able to adapt,

Some of the squad were there four years ago so they know what to expect, they have experienced the conditions they will be playing under.

When we started the second half, with 10 men and needing to score three goals ... we knew it was impossible.

The injury problems are clear to see, and we will have to have a good think about them.